For Immediate Release

NEC Wins Contract to Build Submarine Cable Asia Network (SCAN) System

(Hong Kong – 30th March, 2009) – NEC Corporation announced today the signing of a
multimillion-dollar full turn-key contract with PT. Fangbian Iskan Corporindo ("FIC") and
Telemedia Pacific Inc. ("TPI") to supply the new intra-Asian Submarine Cable Asia Network
("SCAN") system. The signing ceremony took place at Surabaya last Saturday, overseen by the
Honorable Information and Communications Minister of Indonesia, Mr. Mohammad Nuh. The
cable system will provide the first direct cable link that connects the Indonesian capital of
Jakarta and the second largest city of Surabaya to Hong Kong, where it will be further
connected to other cable systems reaching around the globe.

The SCAN System will span 4,300 km, with three branching units to support potential future
expansion to key ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines. This cable
will utilize the most advanced state-of-the-art Dense WDM systems, with an initial capacity of
40Gbit/s transmission speed, upgradable to 1.92Tbit/s.

As an archipelago, Indonesia's domestic telecommunications rely deeply on submarine cables.

The new cable system features direct connections from Indonesia to Hong Kong, and will
expand the reach of communications throughout the region.

"Indonesia has a total population of more than 230 million and our people are steadily
progressing into an era of digital transformation. The installation of this new cable system will
present greater opportunities to empower the Indonesian people to connect with the global
community and further enhance its adoption digital communications," said Mr. Linggar Mulyono,
President Director of PT. Fangbian Iskan Corporindo.

"The telecommunications landscape and needs of the Southeast Asian region are fast evolving
and TPI is pleased to partner with FIC in actively supporting this development," said Hady
Hartanto, President of Telemedia Pacific Inc.

"This is the first cable that will link Indonesia directly with Hong Kong, which represents a
significant step forward for Indonesian communications. NEC is honored to be participating in
this project, which will provide valuable services throughout the region and demonstrate NEC's
continuing ability to produce high-quality products and services for this demanding industry,"
said Akihisa Nakajima, Associate Senior Vice President of NEC Corporation.

NEC expects contract related activity to begin during the first half of 2009, and the new cable is
scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011.

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 Cable Route of the Submarine Cable Asia Network (SCAN) System

About PT Fangbian Iskan Corporindo

PT. Fangbian Iskan Corporindo is a subsidiary of Jawa Pos Group engaging in Telecommunications,
Computer, and Information Technology businesses. Jawa Pos Group is the largest media group in
Indonesia delivering quality content to the Indonesian community. For more information, please visit Jawa
Pos Group website at: http://www.jawapos.co.id/

About Telemedia Pacific Incorporation

Telemedia Pacific Incorporation is a new telecommunications infrastructure operator in Asia with a focus to
provide quality and reliable network services to connect the fast growing emerging markets within the
region.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise
business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of a diversified global base of customers.
NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by
integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions
through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. For
additional information, please visit the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com

About NEC Hong Kong Limited

NEC Hong Kong Limited has a long and eventful history in Hong Kong since its establishment in 1984 and
has been expanding its activities rapidly to meet the growing customer demand in Hong Kong, Macau and
Mainland China. Dedicated to information and communication technologies, NEC provides advanced
display & visual products, server & storage and telecommunication devices. NEC also plays a leading
role in business solutions for security & border control, unified communication and IT platform, as well as
services of IT consulting, networking and outsourcing. With a full range of technical experts and
resources, we achieve professional customization in response to the dynamic needs of customers in
various industries. With our extensive products and services, we continuously develop beneficial values
for customers globally and become the one-stop answer for innovative technological excellence.

For more information, please visit www.nec.com.hk.

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